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Bible Study Outline

Topic: Jesus is Superior to Angel
Text: Hebrew 1:4-14
Aim: To point out to the People how the Son is exalted above Angels
Objectives:
1. What do we know about Angel?
2. Who is Jesus Christ to you?
3. Why Jesus is better than Angel?

Memory Verse: Heb.1:5 “For to which of the angels did He ever say “You are my Son, today I
have begotten You? And again, I will be to him a Father, and He shall be to me a Son?”

Introduction

God is speaking; are we listening? God has spoken through His prophets and now He is speaking
through His Beloved Son Jesus Christ. Last week we learned that Jesus is greater than the
prophets and now we will learn that Jesus is greater than the angels. Hebrews 1:4 says of Jesus,
“So he became superior to the angels, just as the name he inherited is more excellent than
theirs.” The Jews in Jesus’ day believed in angels, except for the Sadducees and their followers.
According to Acts 23:8 the Sadducees didn’t believe in angels. Most of the Jews believed that
angels were holy spirit beings who were created on the second or the fifth day of creation Gen.
1:6-7; 20-23. They believed that the angels did not hate and were not jealous. In short, they were
holy. They were perfect. They believed that angels were made of a kind of fire substance and
lived in the rays of God’s Shekinah glory. In this study, we shall briefly discuss angels, who is
Christ to you and the seven reasons why Jesus is superior to them.

What do we know about Angels in the Bible?

Who and/or what are angels? We call them angels because in the original language of the New
Testament (Greek) they are called angelos which means “messenger”. Hebrews 1:14 gives us a
clear description of the work of angels. They are “ministering spirits, sent out to render service
for the sake of those who will inherit salvation.” The Bible made mention of the following
angels:

i. Cherubim (Gen 3:24, Ps 18:10, Ezek 10).

Cherubim is the plural form of Cherub. Despite what you may have seen in pictures and art,
Cherubim are not cute, chubby babies, but mighty, winged angels who guarded the Garden of
Eden and who serve and praise God. Sculptures of Cherubim adorned the Mercy Seat on the Ark
of the Covenant.

ii. Seraphim (Is 6:2-7).

Seraphim is the plural form of seraph which means “fiery”. They have six wings and stand
before God’s throne worshipping Him forever.
iii. Michael (also called an Archangel) (Dan. 10:13, 21, 12:1 Jude 9, Rev. 12:7-8)

He is repeatedly depicted as the “great captain,” the leader of the heavenly hosts, and the warrior
helping the children of Israel. Early in the history of the Christian church he came to be regarded
as the helper of the church's armies against the heathen and against the attacks of the Devil

iv. Gabriel. (Dan.8:16, Luke1:19, Luke 1:26-28)

Gabriel was the archangel who announced to the Virgin Mary that she had been chosen to bear
the Son of God.

v. Satan (Accuser) Isiah 14:12-17; Eze.28:11-19; Rev.12:3-10)

1. Jn 1:18. _______________________________________________
2. Colossians 1:15-17. ___________________________________________
3. Mark 10:45. _________________________________________________
4. Mark 10:45. _________________________________________________
5. Revelation 1:17-18. ___________________________________________

Why Jesus is better than Angel?

1. Jesus is God’s Son (5)

Psalm 2:7, “You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.” The Psalm was composed to remind
Israel that God is in control of the world. The Lord is not fearful but laughs at wicked rulers
when they rage against Him. The wicked rage against “the Lord and against His Anointed (i.e.,
Messiah)” (Ps 2:2). The Lord decreed (identified) that His Anointed One (the Messiah) is “My
King” (Ps 2:6) and “My Son” (Ps 2:7). The familial language of Father and Son becomes more
understandable in the New Testament when Jesus was born. He is born of the virgin Mary, not of
physical union but spiritual. Jesus is Emmanuel which means God with us. The point being,
which of the angels have ever been described in this way?

2. Jesus is the Promised Son (5)

2 Samuel 7:14, “I will be a Father to Him and He shall be a Son to Me.” Remember what the
angel Gabriel told Mary in Luke 1:32-33: “He will be great and will be called the Son of the
Most High; and the Lord God will give him the throne of His father David; and he will reign
over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” No angels have ever been
described in this way or received such a promise as this.

3. Jesus is the Worshipped Son (6)

Psalm 97:7: “And let all the angels of God worship Him.” Some versions have it has, “Worship
Him, all you gods.” The writer of Hebrews is quoting from the Greek Septuagint and your
translation is from the Hebrew version. They are slightly different yet very similar. The reason
they are slightly different is that the Hebrew word used here can either mean God or gods
depending on the context. If it is gods, it can either refer to angels or powerful human rulers
and/or judges. In this context, the writer of Hebrews correctly interprets for us that it refers to
angels. The reason for referencing this verse is to show that angels worship Jesus.

4. Angels are Servants of God (7,14)

Psalm 104:4. Angels are ministering spirits and they serve Jesus. The Psalm reflects on God’s
care over all His creation. In this Psalm, we are told that the Lord “makes the winds His
messengers, flaming fire His ministers.” The writer of Hebrews correctly interprets this as the
angels being commissioned by God as His servants and messengers. Hebrews 1:7 says, “Who
makes His angels winds, and His ministers a flame of fire.” Angels have splendor and honor, but
their splendor pales in comparison to Jesus. Angels are servants of Jesus, the Son. In verse 14,
we have a clear summary of the work of angels in that they are “ministering spirits, sent out to
render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation.” Therefore, by serving Jesus,
angels also serve those who are being saved by Jesus.

5. Jesus is the Ruling Son (8-9)

Psalm 45:6-7: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter
of His kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Your God
has anointed You with the oil of gladness above Your companions.” Similar to what we learned
in our second reason, Jesus is the promised Son of David who rules and reigns supreme. Psalm
45 is a psalm celebrating the wedding of the King. While this psalm was initially written for the
marriage of the King, it is also a prophecy about Christ and His bride, the church (Eph 5:25-27),
who praises Him for all eternity. Heb. 1:8–9 quotes these verses and exalts the King of kings:

In verse 6, we celebrate that His “throne is forever and ever.” His scepter (a special staff that
symbolizes authority) signifies His righteousness. He is completely good. He loves righteousness
and hates wickedness. He is undefeated, unchallenged, and almighty. The Prophet Isaiah said of
Him, “There will be no end to the increase of his government or of peace, on the throne of David
and over His kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from then
on and forevermore” (Is 9:7).

6. Jesus is the Eternal Son (10-12)

Psalm 102:25-27: “You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens
are the works of Your hands; they will perish, but You remain; and they all will become old like
a garment, and like a mantle You will roll them up; like a garment they will also be changed. But
You are the same, and Your years will not come to an end.” This psalm is quoted because it
speaks of the unchangeable, eternal Son of God. The Son of God has always existed and will
always exist. His kingdom has no end because His life has no end. The Lord is eternal and His
faithfulness will outlast the world.

7. Seventh Reason: Jesus is the Divine Son (13)

Psalm 110:1: “Sit at My right hand, until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” As
glorious and splendid are the angels, “to which of the angels has God ever said something as
wonderful as this? Psalm 110 describes the scene in heaven when Jesus returned. Jesus was
seated at the right hand of God the Father. What does it mean to sit at the right hand? Most
people are right-handed and therefore have more strength with their right hand. In ancient times,
the right hand of the king symbolized his power and authority.

For more emphasis check the following scriptures:

Ephesians 1:20-23; Colossians 3:1; 1 Peter 3:22 ; Acts 2:32-33

Being at the right hand of God the Father means that Jesus has been exalted and reigns supreme
with all authority over heaven and earth. Philippians 2:9-11 says, “For this reason God highly
exalted Him and gave Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every
knee will bow—of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth—and every tongue
should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Conclusion

The book of Heb. 1:1-14 has been a comparison between Jesus Christ and the angels. The Holy
Spirit has just demonstrated the astounding truth that Jesus is greater than angels. Since they
respected the angels highly, the Jews of Jesus’ time should have respected Jesus even higher.
Jesus is better than angels. Jesus is greater than angels. Jesus is superior to angels, and we had
better listen because Jesus has spoken in these latter days. We better listen because He is God
eternal, the Creator of heaven and earth, our Savior, our coming King and our Lord. Jesus is
better than all the angels.

Remain Blessed!!!